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No, the ground wire (green) can be strapped to any metal pipe going to ground. In the absence of a suitable pipe a metal stake at least 6 feet long can be driven into soil and the wire strapped to that.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoMost new homes today do not use copper pipe for Plumbing because of the high cost of copper. PVC is used as a replacement product. The electrical code requires that grounding rods or grounding plates must be used as the main grounding medium in electrical service distributions.
The ground wire sized from the panelboard ground bus to the grounding rods or plate is calculated by the amperage of the service's first over current device (main breaker) where the service wires enter the home.
If grounding rods are used as a service ground, there have to be two 10 ft rods spaced 10 foot apart. If ground plates are used, only one is needed buried to a minimum depth of 18 inches below grade.
If there is a metallic water line entering the home, or a metallic gas line, they have to be bonded to the distribution service ground. The key word here is bonded and this means that they are not to be used as the main ground for the electrical service distribution.
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∙ 14y agoNo, although the electrical system is sometimes grounded to the Copper water lines. This does not pose any problems.
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Does a copper chimney cover need to be grounded?
no
Does kitchen sink need to be grounded?
It is already grounded through the faucet and water pipes. Even if the supply lines are PVC, it will still be grounded through the water.
Do you have to replace the copper pipes when replacing ac unit?
no need to change the copper tube if the capacity of the unit is same.
Are copper pipes the best?
Copper pipes will last the longest. anonymous@oola.com
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why do you need copper?
for making plumbing pipes and electrical wire among other things.
What is the Composition of copper pipes?
Copper 99%
When should you use joint compound on copper pipes?
=== === By the way I doubt very seriously your using copper pipes your using copper TUBING
Are copper pipes a compound?
No, copper is a metallic element.
Which elements are used to make water pipes?
Copper pipes are now most commonly used in plumbing. Lead pipes were used long ago, and the word plumbing is derived from the Latin word for lead (plumbum). Iron pipes were used until relatively inexpensive copper pipes became readily available during the twentieth century.
Are copper pipes heat resistant?
no
